# UC Davis Graduate Studies

**Source**: https://grad.ucdavis.edu/programs/gven
**Parent**: https://grad.ucdavis.edu/graduate-programs

# Viticulture and Enology

## About the Program

### Learn More About the Program

[Visit the Program](http://vengg.ucdavis.edu)

[Email the Program](mailto:emprice@ucdavis.edu)

Students gain advanced knowledge of the genetics, physiology and biochemistry of grapevines; the chemistry, microbiology and sensory science of wines; and the chemical engineering of winemaking necessary for professional careers in the wine industry. This is a Professional Science Masters Program.
While only the M.S. is offered through this program, Ph.D. studies are offered through one of the following related Graduate Groups: Agricultural and Environmental Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Genetics, Microbiology, Plant Biology, Soils and Biogeochemistry.

Degree Type

Interdisciplinary Graduate Group

Degrees Offered

M.S. Plan I \
M.S. Plan II

Lead Dean

College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Degree Requirements

[2023](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/4250)

[2017](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/3335)

[2011](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/3287)

[2005](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/3286)

Administrative ByLaws

[2007](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/3288)

Major Code

GVEN

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## Admissions and Fellowship Information

Admission Requirements

[UC Davis General Admission Requirements](https://grad.ucdavis.edu/applying-uc-davis)
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[Program Admissions Requirements](https://vengg.ucdavis.edu/admissions/application-process)

Admission Deadlines

General: Jan 15, 2026\
Space Available: May 15, 2026\

Internal Fellowship Deadlines

Prospective Student Fellowship: Jan 15, 2026\
Continuing Student Fellowship: Jan 15, 2026

### Admissions Actions

[Request Admissions Info](https://apply.grad.ucdavis.edu/register/?id=9c9a7154-1f83-4dfa-a1c8-e60f719b1b81)

[Apply for Admission](https://grad.ucdavis.edu/node/841)

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## Program Contact Information

### Primary Program Contacts

Graduate Program Coordinator

**Program Coordinator**\
 Elizabeth Price
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(530) 752-1852 | [emprice@ucdavis.edu](mailto:emprice@ucdavis.edu)

Graduate Program Chair

**Graduate Group Chair**\
 Megan Bartlett
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[mkbartlett@ucdavis.edu](mailto:mkbartlett@ucdavis.edu)

### Additional Contacts

Program Contacts

**Advisor: General**\
 Megan Bartlett
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Viticulture and Enology \
[mkbartlett@ucdavis.edu](mailto:mkbartlett@ucdavis.edu)

**Advisor: General**\
 Dario Cantu
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Viticulture and Enology \
(530) 752-2929 | [dacantu@ucdavis.edu](mailto:dacantu@ucdavis.edu)

**Advisor: General**\
 Ron Runnebaum
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Viticulture and Enology \
(530) 752-9078 | [rcrunnebaum@ucdavis.edu](mailto:rcrunnebaum@ucdavis.edu)

Graduate Studies Contacts

**Senior Academic Advisor**\
 Brittney Solar
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[bsolar@ucdavis.edu](mailto:bsolar@ucdavis.edu)